Part 1: The Unicorn Ranch - Texas - Five years ago

'Jennie Taylor receives an unexpected gift; a Texan ranch!

'A tragic plane crash ends Jennie's five years of self-imposed exile. She reunites with Jared her first love, when she returns home to the Texan ranch. Bequeathed a share of the ranch, Jennie has to decide if accepting it is worth damaging the fragile connection she has with Jared. Jared must share control of his beloved ranch with Jennie, the women he wants but if he respects his dead father's wishes can't have.
Jennie receives as threatening note on the day of the funeral. She wants to tell Jared but sees him in a passionate embrace with a tall, blonde woman. Darleen a neighbouring rancher wants to be Mrs Jared Stewart. She sees Jennie as a threat. Jennie meets Ryder, Darleen's twin at the wake. He seems friendly and laid back. A series of increasingly serious incidents threaten first the ranch and then Jennie. Forced into the role of Jennie's protector Jared shadows her 24/7. Long denied, simmering passion ignites between them.